General Biology Syllabus

Textbook: Prentice Hall, Biology

 

Welcome to General Biology

 

Description:

The one unit biology course exposes students to a wide range of biological science topics in ecology, genetics, molecular biology, diversity of life and change throughout time.  The relationship of these biological processes to human body systems will be emphasized.  The science processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering and interpretation, analysis of data and application are stressed.  Learning activities are varied with emphasis on student laboratory investigation.

 

Goals:

Arizona Standards

Strand 1: Science As Inquiry

Students understand and use the processes of scientific investigation and scientific ways of knowing. They are able to design, conduct, describe and evaluate these investigations. They are able to understand and apply concepts that unify scientific disciplines.

Strand 2: History and Nature of Science.

Students understand the nature of scientific ways of thinking. Students understand that scientific  investigation grows from the contributions of many people.

Strand 3: Personal and Social Perspectives in Science And Technology

Students understand the impact of science on human activity and the environment and are proficient in the uses of technology as they relate to science.

Strand 4: Life Science

Students understand the characteristics of living things, the diversity of life and how organisms change over time in terms of biological adaptation and genetics. Students understand the interrelationships of matter and energy in living organisms and the interactions of living organisms with their environment. 

Required:

Composition Notebook

Sewn-in, white, tag-lined pages.

Size: 7-1/2" x 9-3/4"

 

Calculator

3 ring binder

Writing utensil

Textbook

Colored Pencils

Student Handbook

 

 

 

Grading Scale:

95-100%        "A"

90- 94 %        "A-"

87- 89 %        "B+"

83- 86 %        "B"

80- 82 %        "B-"

77-79  %        "C+"

73-76  %        "C"

70-72  %        "C-"

67-69 %         "D+"

60-66  %        "D"

Students earning below 60% will receive an "F" on their progress report.  If work is not improved by the end of the semester, no credit will be earned. 

This course counts towards graduation- It is not an elective.

 

 

Grading will be based on participation, effort, and academic performance.  Grading is based on the percentage of points for the 9 weeks.  Grading will be continuous throughout the semester.  There will be a CRT test at the end of each semester.  These test scores combined will count 10% of your semester grade. 

           

Resources:

21st Learning Center in the media center will be open from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday